Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Nabucco was livestreamed on YouTube on 30 July 2014 and available to watch on-demand for a limited time afterwards.

The opera was presented by Dominic Peckham, who joined Big Screen audiences live from Trafalgar Square in London. For specially selected films and articles about the production download our Nabucco digital programme – for free using the promo code FREENABUCCO.

Nabucco, King of Babylon, is at war with the Israelites – but his daughter Fenena is in love with Ismaele, who is one of them. When he captures Jerusalem, Fenena goes against her father and releases his prisoners, leading her vengeful half-sister Abigaille to plot to take power.

Nabucco is struck by lightning and in his weakened state is tricked into signing a death warrant for the Israelites by Abigaille.

He prays to the God of Israel for forgiveness. But does his awakening come in time to save the Israelites from death?

Daniele Abbado’s production is set in the second half of the 20th century and explores the reality of conflict, where friend and enemy may become indistinguishable.

There are wonderful bass and baritone roles in the figures of Nabucco, the Babylonian King and Zaccaria, the Hebrew prophet – while in Abigaille, Verdi created a memorable anti-heroine, at once terrifying and pitiable. Throughout, the score blends rhythmic vitality and powerful drama, and is on a scale to do justice to the opera’s epic themes.

Domingo sings the title role of Nabucco joined by the Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska as Abigaille, in this first revival of Abbado’s production. In this short film, shot in 2013, the pair discuss the complexities of Verdi’s Biblical epic, a challenge for any singer.

Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett has created numerous works for the Company, but Frankenstein is his first full-length work for the Covent Garden main stage.

In his interpretation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, the choreographer focuses on the tender love story between Victor and his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth as well as the emotions of Frankenstein's Creature. Of the ballet Scarlett says, ‘I think when the curtain goes down you’re not going to know who to feel more sorry for’.

Download the Frankenstein Digital Programme for free using the promo code FREEFRANK and enjoy a range of specially selected films, articles, pictures and features to bring you closer to the production.

A story that needs minimal introduction, Frankenstein has fascinated the world ever since it was first published in 1818 and is one of the key texts of the Gothic genre. Mary Shelley's novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein who succeeds in giving life to non-living matter. Horrified at what he has done, Victor abandons his Creation.

Designer and artist John Macfarlane has set the novel back in the era of its publication and includes Gothic motifs such as a lavish manor house, a detailed re-creation of a 19th-century anatomy theatre and a magnificent display of electricity.

The Music

Frankenstein features an original score by Lowell Liebermann. Scarlett has used a number of the composer's works to score previous works, but this is the composer's first commissioned score for Scarlett. ‘I wanted something hauntingly beautiful’ says the choreographer, ‘and I think he really has done that.’

After the relay, we will publish a roundup of audience tweets, so share your thoughts with the hashtag #ROHfrankenstein.

BP Big Screen audiences will also have the opportunity to win a selection of Royal Ballet and Royal Opera DVDs by sharing their summer selfies from venues around the UK. Tweet or Instagram your pictures with the hashtag for the chance to win.

The production is a co-production with San Francisco Ballet and is generously supported by the Monument Trust, The Taylor Family Foundation, Sarah and Lloyd Dorfman, Simon and Virginia Robertson, Will and Beth Gardiner, Karl and Holly Peterson, The Shauna Gosling Trust, The Constance Travis Charitable Trust, The American Friends of Covent Garden, the Frankenstein Production Syndicate, Bently Foundation, The Hellman Family and E. L. Wiegand Foundation.

John Copley's production, now 41 years old and due to retire after the 2014/15 Season, was the first production to be shown on a Big Screen - Plácido Domingo's performance was live streamed to outdoor screens in 1987.

The relays, presented in cinemas by Kirsty Wark and on BP Big Screens by Dominic Peckham, featured a series of backstage films, including rehearsal footage and interviews with members of the cast and creative team.

If you missed the screening on the night, or just want to find out more about the production, here's another chance to see the films:

Big Sing Fridays are group sing-along sessions that take place on selected Friday lunchtimes in the Paul Hamlyn Hall, offering you a chance to perform and be coached through some operatic classics.

‘It is a fast-paced, lunchtime injection of opera singing,’ says Dominic Peckham, Artistic Director of RM19, ROH Thurrock's youth singing group. ‘No matter who you are and what your experience is, no matter if you can’t read music, speak French or sing Italian, you are invited to come along for just one hour, pick up some music and sing,’

The sessions, which are led by Royal Opera music staff and guest artists, often include performances by Jette Parker Young Artists. Earlier this Season Young Artists Ashley Riches and David Butt Philip took part in a session that included Votre toast (the Toreador’s Song) and La fleur que tu m'avais jetée from Carmen. The sessions cover a range of repertory, including both chorus and solo extracts; other Big Sing Fridays have included Là ci darem, Don Giovanni and Zerlina’s duet from Don Giovanni and Brindisi from La traviata.

‘It is a great opportunity for both the audience and the singers – the Young Artists enjoy getting to know the public in an informal setting, while the audience has the chance to hear wonderful young singers in a beautiful space,’ says Dominic.

Dominic Peckham, chorus member of The Royal Opera, conductor, ambassador of choral music and Artistic Director of youth singing group RM19 has been busy. Dominic leads RM19, a singing group for young people aged 11-25 in Thurrock, where the boundaries are banished when it comes to styles of singing. Genres performed range from classical to hip-hop and Dominic ensures the participants have their say when composing and creating material.

With his conducting hat on and baton in hand, Dominic will lead three choral workshops on 'Va, pensiero' in the ROH's Clore Studio this weekend as part of the Deloitte Ignite Festival of Voices. The workshops are for seasoned singers and first timers, who will be introduced to the joys of community singing. The workshops operate on a first-come first-served basis.

From 12 to 4pm Dominic Peckham, Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House RM19 Youth Singing Group will lead three choral workshops in the Clore Studio that will introduce both community singing and the chorus itself. The workshops will culminate in a special event in Covent Garden Piazza.

The Festival of Voices is just one of a number of free events taking place at the Royal Opera House as part of Stephen Fry's Verdi and Wagner-themed Deloitte Ignite which will also feature live radio broadcasts, debates and pop-up performances inspired by the composers and their work.

Deloitte Ignite runs from 6 - 29 September. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates about this year’s Deloitte Ignite, or search for #DeloitteIgnite.

Earlier this summer a three-day celebration of choral music in all its forms took place in Thurrock. The second FUSED Thurrock Music Festival raised the roof in the unusual (and impressive) setting of the Tilbury Cruise Terminal and featured two full days of workshops as well as performances.

April Smith, a member of the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus attended a workshop about conducting: 'I came away with a much greater respect and understanding of how difficult a task conducting is, as well as material to work on myself.’

Other workshops included vocal techniques for male and female voices; introductions to opera and gospel singing; vocal leadership; and an inspirational beat-boxing demonstration from MC Zani.

Although the festival has passed for this year there are many ways to get involved in choral singing in Thurrock. The Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus, who were one of the groups taking part in FUSED, meet weekly at High House Production Park and are open to new members. They will perform at the Deloitte Ignite Festival of Voices at the Royal Opera House on 22 September, as will the RM19 Youth Singing Group, also based in Thurrock, and led by Dominic Peckham. Throughout the day there will be free workshops and opportunities to sing, both for beginners and experienced singers. Booking is now open for free tickets.